Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 226 kg
- Seat height
- 851 / 872 mm
- Ground clearance
- 249 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
- Suspension travel
- 230 / 220 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 998 cc · Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 95 hp · 98 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 18.8 L
- Real world range
- 360 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Tour/Urban/Gravel/Off-road
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 12,000 km
- Valve check
- 24,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21M/C 54HUnchanged from MY2017; MY2018 press release notes factory-approved block-pattern off-road tyres in this size added as an optionHonda News EU 2018 CRF1000L · official
- Rear
- 150/70R18M/C 70HUnchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 200 kPaCold tyre, base CRF1000L manual-transmission model with rider and luggage up to 90 kg. Use 225 kPa front at maximum load.Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin owner's manual · official
- Front — loaded
- 225 kPaCold tyre, with passenger and/or loadHonda Italy CRF1000L 2018 Spec Sheet · official
- Rear — solo
- 250 kPaUnchanged from MY2017 per same Honda Italy spec sheetHonda Italy CRF1000L 2018 Spec Sheet · official
- Rear — loaded
- 280 kPaUnchanged from MY2017Honda Italy CRF1000L 2018 Spec Sheet · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W-30Unchanged from MY2017 per shop manual; no MY2018-specific revision foundHonda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
- Capacity
- 3.9 lUnchanged from MY2017; after filter change 4.1L, after disassembly 4.9L (MT/ABS variant)Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Coolant
- Type
- Ethylene glycol, silicate-free antifreeze/coolantUnchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
- Capacity
- 1.63 lUnchanged from MY2017 (MT/ABS variant)Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Unchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Forks
- Oil viscosity
- Honda Ultra Cushion Oil 10W (SS-47)Unchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
- Oil capacity
- 721 mlUnchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Final drive
- Chain
- DID 525HV3-124LE (124 links); replacement chain DID 525HV3-130ZBUnchanged from MY2017; chain slack spec 35-45mmHonda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK SILMAR8A9SUnchanged from MY2017; quantity 4Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
- Gap
- 0.8-0.9 mmUnchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
- Quantity
- 4Unchanged from MY2017Honda CRF1000L Shop Manual · official
Battery
- Type
- HY110, 12 V 6 AhFactory battery specification for the base 2018 CRF1000L manual-transmission model.Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin owner's manual · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 86 AKI / 91 RON minimumUnleaded gasoline; use the pump octane scale shown in the market-specific owner manual.Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin owner's manual · official
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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manufacturer fact: Bridgestone lists this exact tube-type A41 front and rear pair for the 2016-on CRF1000L Africa Twin.
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Continental TKC 70
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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Michelin Anakee III
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Avon Spirit ST
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
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Metzeler Tourance
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo 4
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
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Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Brake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the right handlebar; rear reservoir on the right side near the brake pedal.
ReferenceFuse box — interior
Fuse boxes beneath the front seat; main, ABS and FI fuses are beneath the battery-box cover.
ReferenceField toolkit
What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.
17 mm internal hex axle key
Required22 mm socket
Required27 mm socket
Required525-chain breaker and riveter
Required90/90-21 spare front inner tube
RequiredCompact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge
RequiredMatching 525 rivet master link
RequiredThree motorcycle tyre levers and two rim protectors
RequiredTube patch kit, vulcanising cement and valve-core tool
Required5 mm hex bit
Recommended8, 10 and 12 mm deep sockets
RecommendedThin-wall deep spark-plug socket
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